News In Brief (885)
MRC Faces MK2.8 Billion Deficit to Respond to Cholera Outbreak
The Malawi Red Cross Society says it has a deficit a 2.8 billion kwacha to effectively respond to the cholera outbreak in the country as cases keep souring.
Senior Chief Kaduya Fires GVH Chabuka Over AIP Disputes
Senior Chief Kaduya has fired Group Village Headman Chabuka, on suspicion that he was soliciting money from his subjects on pretext that they will be helped to access inputs in Affordable Input Programme (AIP) selling points.
ADMARC Seeks MK400-Million Bail-Out
Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation ADMARC officials say they need 400 million kwacha to transport maize from its reserves to depots across the country.
RBM Yet to Determine Market Value of Kwacha
The Reserve bank of Malawi (RBM) has not determined the market value of the kwacha following a forex auction on Friday.
Chibuku Products Limited Business Up by 40 Percent in 2022
Chibuku Products Limited says its business grew by 40 percent in 2022 despite the fact many companies had a bad year business wise.
Former UDF Secretary General Kennedy Makwangwala Dies
Former Secretary General for the United Democratic Front (UDF) Kennedy Makwangwala has died.
LL City Council Orders Temporary Closure of Central Poultry & Wakawaka Market
The Lilongwe City Council led by the city's mayor Richard Banda has moved in to force temporary closure of some facilities due to poor sanitation.
Govt Lifts Ban on Livestock Movement in Foot & Mouth Disease Affected Areas
The Ministry of Agriculture has lifted restrictions imposed on movement of livestock and livestock products in some districts following a decline of new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease in the country.
Parliament Hikes Accommodation Allowances for MPs
Zodiak has established that Members of Parliament have had their accommodation allowances increased from the initial 80 to 100 thousand kwacha per day following an uproar by some lawmakers that the current amount does not correspondent with the high cost of living.
Ministry Pushing for Re-turn of Civics as a Subject in School
Ministry of Civic Education and National Unity says it will commence curriculum audit next month January as it pushes for re-introduction of civics as a subject in the country’s education syllabus.